Wild Mongolia

Mongolia is one of the few untouched places on Earth, where we can still travel too and live the way our ancestors from centuries ago used to. Once the largest empire in the World, today reduced to infinitely shaped steppes, stroked by lakes and rivers of many century-old tales. In this great trip, we’ll have the chance to observe surviving Buddhist temples, share the daily routines of the nomadic lifestyle, trek to volcano craters, sleep under the starriest skies and taste the unique local foods. A unique opportunity to fully live a culture that is so different from the one we live in urban areas, where we will defy all things we take for granted, welcoming a new way of living, a whole new culture.

Welcome to Ulaanbaatar!
Ulaanbaatar is a fast-growing city and is now a major Asian capital like any other, a growth that has been stepping up in the past five years.
By the end of the day, we will go to a Mongolian show, featuring traditional throat singing, dancing, theatre and acrobatics – the best way to get to know better the Mongolian culture and arts!Accommodation: hotelMeals: –

Today we have a day full of history and culture ahead, visiting temples, soviet monuments, the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, a meditation temple and an iconic rock!
In the evening, we will get back to our accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, for the last preparations for our long trip ahead.
Accommodation: hotel
Meals: breakfast and lunch

Early morning we will head towards the Hustai National Park, where we can observe the Takhi horse – the only horse breed in the world that is completely wild. Afterwards, we’ll head towards Khögnö Khan Uul Nature Reserve. This area is also known as “Middle Gobi”, for its dunes. Before the sun sets, we will visit the Khamba Monastery. Overnight stay in Karakorum, the Mongolian empire old capital.
Accommodation: ger
Meals: breakfast and dinner

Today we experience the true nomadic lifestyle with a full day horseback riding. We will visit Mongolia’s biggest waterfall, and enjoy the endless Mongolian steppes.
Accommodation: ger
Meals: breakfast

Tonight we will camp out near the Tövkhön Monastery, an ancient Buddhist temple that has barely survived the Mongol wars, the communist purge, and time itself. It was restored in 1997, and at 2600m height, it offers some spectacular views over the Mongolian landscape.
Accommodation: wild camping
Meals: breakfast

We leave early from our campsite and travel to the Tsagaan Sum hot springs. This is a wild source, and if you’re lucky, you might even have the change to emerge yourself on this magical source of water that broths from the dry Mongol soil. Overnight at the local gers.
Accommodation: ger
Meals: breakfast

We continue our journey towards the Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. We will be staying in local gers, next to the most beautiful lake in Mongolia, according to popular opinion, accompanied by hundreds of yaks, sheep and goats.
Accommodation: ger
Meals: breakfast and dinner

Early morning we head towards the Yellow Dog’s Hell Cave, where we will start our hike all the way to the top of the Khorgo Uul Volcano, where we will have our lunch picnic with stunning views. After that, we go to the beach on the Terkhiin Tsagaan and relax for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: ger
Meals: breakfast and dinner

We’ll say goodbye to our lake family, and change the direction of our trip, heading towards north. We will camp overnight by the Dzüün lake, in full communion with nature and Mongolia’s infinite starry sky. It’s a rough ride to the lake, as there are no paved roads at all.
Accommodation: wild camping
Meals: breakfast

Tonight, we will be camping again, near the Khutag Undur volcanic area. This will be one of our longest days driving, but the stunning scenery will make it worth the ride!
Accommodation: wild camping
Meals: breakfast

The incredible Amarbayasgalant Monastery will be our last stop on this road trip. This is the largest, and most impressive monastery in Mongolia. The whole Selenge area is impressive, shaped by rivers and the great Burenkhan mountains.
Accommodation: ger
Meals: breakfast

We get up early to start the last leg of our journey back to Ulaanbaatar. Once back to the hotel, we enjoy a nice hot water running shower, and we hit the streets of this buzzing Asian capital city. We’ll buy our last souvenirs, enjoy the last meal together, hit the Seoul Street for some drinks and some dancing before we say our farewells on the following morning…!
Accommodation: hotel
Meals: breakfast

Our Mongolian experience trip ends today. If you still have time before your flights, why not pop in the State Department Store for those last minute purchases, or enjoy one of the “lost” temples amongst sky-scrapers in the city?
See you again on a future adventure!
Accommodation: –
Meals: breakfast

Included

13 Nights in hotel, ger and wild camping

Transports: 4x4 van for cross-country travelling and airport transfer

35 Meals: 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners

All activities mentioned on the program

Travel insurance on the dates of the program

Tents and equipment for camping

Monitoring and guidance throughout the tour by Tânia Neves

Not Included

International airfare

Visa

Single supplement: 90€ (subject to availability, and only for hotel and tents)